Rachel Alucard looked at the moon above her. It was not a full one, but its glow was radiant. Sipping the Earl Grey before her, she then replaced the cup on its saucer. She was in her garden, sitting on Nago, even as Gii had fallen asleep on the soft lawn grass.
"Valkenhayn, I'm done."
The butler manifested out of nowhere (as usual) to do the clearing up. But, first...
"Was there something wrong with the tea, Lady Rachel?"
"No. It's just..." The lady went silent. Tonight was going to be like one of those nights: boring. There was nothing she could do to break the wheel. It turns on and on, and time repeats itself...
She shook her head. There had got to be someone else she can work on. As for as a certain "him", she felt that she had hit a brick wall with that brat. The other brat was, to put it mildly, unstable. Her attention turned to a certain girl. Maybe...
"Lady Rachel, a penny for your thoughts?" As always, the butler was there for his mistress.
"Valkenhayn, I'm going to be out for a walk. When I return, I expect the library to be prepared for my use."
"As you wish, my lady. But, do be careful." She got up from her seat.
"Nago, wake Gii up. I'm tired of slapping him." Relieved from not having to support its mistress' weight, the "cat" promptly gave its companion a bite.
"Owww! Princess, why did you have to do that?"
"If you bothered to look more closely, you would know that it was Nago who woke you up. Now, come. Both of you are wanted."
"Where are we going, Princess," came the question in unison, even as Gii nursed the bite. The reply, was a crafty grin, complete with fangs.
"To have a little fun."
At the barracks of the Novus Orbis Librarium's 4th division of the Praetorian Guard...
Noel Vermillion was soundly asleep in her room. Due to the special nature of her assignment, she was given a room to herself. It was her first day at the 4th division and already, her superior, Jin Kisaragi, had berated her to no end. With that and all the moving, it came as no surprise that the girl slept like a log on the bed after merely removing her shoes and hat...
As the trio teleported right into the middle of the room, Nago couldn't help but whisper something.
"Princess, why are we here?"
For once, Rachel was silent. She saw her target. Good. With such a deep sleep, she could go ahead with her ritual. The familiars gazed in wonder as their mistress chanted an incantation. It was one which they could not identify. How could they, when Rachel herself used it so rarely? They then saw a pair of fangs manifest on the sleeping beauty's throat. As the teeth sank into her flesh, the girl merely stirred a little. The familiars knew that they were witnessing some powerful magic...
After the ritual, Rachel moved closer to admire her handiwork. The girl's golden locks were now snow-white. She should have a shock when she wakes up in the morning. As for herself, she hated to admit it, but virgin's blood was indeed... tasty. However, this was no mere feeding session. Rachel hoped that what she had done tonight would help the girl if and when she chose to break the wheel...
"Princess..."
"Our business here is done."
Back at the mansion...
"Lady Rachel, you're back." The butler bowed politely to receive his mistress.
"Valkenhayn, is the library ready?" Another bow.
"The books are at your disposal, my lady." She then turned to Gii.
"Gii, be sharp when you recite the papers to me later. I would not have you disrespect my father's words."
"Lady Rachel, you're going through the master's archives?" There was just a hint of worry in his words.
"There is something which I need to know more about. I'll let you know when you need to pitch in, Valkenhayn."
"It's my pleasure, my lady."